DONALD TRUMP SUPPORTERS BREAK INTO CAPITOL BUILDING

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 The United States Capitol Complex is a group of about one dozen buildings and facilities in Washington, D.C., that are used by the U.S. Federal government.

On Wednesday, the 6th of January 2021, pro Trump supporters stormed the U.S Capitol building to protest the certification of Joe Biden's victory by the congress. A lockdown was ordered by the police citing threats to security as thousands of protesters stormed the building, some harmed.

Tear gas was used to stop some of the protesters as they tried to break down the door to one of the house chambers. It was reported that 13 people and 5 weapons have been recovered so far by the police.

The election certification is a routine and ceremonial function performed usually and it is the final step after the Electoral College officially elected Biden on December 14, but the certification was challenged by a few GOP members of Congress.

As huge number of people gathered at the Capitol building and clashed with police, President Donald Trump tweeted for them to “support Capitol police and law enforcement” and “stay peaceful.” (voanews.com)

Six protested gathered at the Capitol building were arrested on Tuesday night for possession of weapons and ammunitions and for assaulting a police officer and possessing a stun gun.

The mayor of Washington Muriel Bowser has pronounced an overnight curfew starting from 18:00 pm and ordered the national guard to be at alert.